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JASON’S JOURNAL – The Principal’s Message
Be on time, school starts at 9! The expectation is that at 9am, when the two minutes of music finishes, all educational programs begin on time and without distractions. The start of the day is a highly important social time for students and being here before 9am allows them to start the day with their peers and this can reduce anxiety and stress related to understanding the day’s program and the activities that start at 9am. It is fantastic that many informal parent / teacher meetings happen before the bell and I encourage parents who need to speak with our teachers at length to please organise a time that doesn’t interrupt student learning time. (This can be done via student diaries or teacher email addresses). Please support your child by
ensuring that they are in class and ready for the school day on time. To randomly reward children who are punctual to school – and not missing vital teacher instruction in the morning – continue to cross your fingers and listen carefully for the music of Get Smart as the ‘Pancakes From The Principal’ (a voucher for the Pancake Parlour) initiative continues. CLASS VISIT – 5/6D Each Monday morning I am amazed at how quickly the classrooms across the school launch into their learning. For many classes this means debriefing on the weekend and sharing “personal bests”. In joining 5/6D at the start of the week, they held a “Circle Time” – a session when the whole class meets together, sitting in a circle. Class teacher Debbie McDermott (as with all the teachers) is very strategic in using this forum to develop a wide range of skills and attitudes such as confidence, self-esteem, as well as speaking and listening. Joining 5/6D at the start of this week I could see that this forum has developed trust and helped the class to explore ideas – of both an academic and social nature. Whilst the Reading Hour at BLPS is often based around rotational tasks, sometimes reading strategies may be taught as a whole class activity. This was the case on Monday, with all children reading from the same text, but with different groups focusing on different “learning intentions”: investigating (i) reading for fluency and understanding (Guided Reading with the teacher), (ii) the elements of grammar (focusing on superlatives and comparatives), (iii) vocabulary (highlighting interesting and unknown words), and (iv) “the detectives” (creating a list of questions in response to the text). What impressed me most was the way that the children knew the routines to effectively assist each other – with great discussion, whereby the children were able to add on to each other’s knowledge and confirm their own learning, as “we learn 10% of what we read, 20% of what we hear, 30% of what we see, 50% of what we see and hear, 70% of what we discuss, 80% of what we experience, and 95% of what we teach others” (American psychiatrist and author William Glasser). NATIONAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY WEEK
As well as the continued focus on improving reading, writing and maths (with all classes having an hour of each every day) this week a daily activities took place to celebrate National Literacy & Numeracy Week. On Monday we incorporated a reading activity into our usual Buddy sessions, with the Prep – 2 children also enjoying a book reading from author Lucienne Noontil yesterday.
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A couple of numeracy challenges were held in the library, with the junior children enjoying a scavenger hunt (Tuesday) and the senior students (and staff) doing battle in a times tables competition today. Tomorrow we invite all children to dress up as their favourite book character – with the “best dressed” to be acknowledged at assembly. THANKS TO OUR EDUCATION SUPPORT (ES) STAFF August is ES Recognition Month where we have the chance to formally thank a group of people who make an invaluable and indispensable contribution to our school. Their roles are diverse and include those who work in the Office, those who work supporting individual students in classrooms, taking care of injuries and illness in sickbay, and completing the many maintenance jobs around the school – whether the grounds, the computers or in the Library. The one thing they have in common is a desire to support the school and to help our children and our school community. They are dedicated, hardworking individuals who will do whatever it takes to meet the staff and children’s’ needs. They really help to make Blackburn Lake PS an excellent place to work and learn. Quite simply we could not operate without these people, so on behalf of the children, parents and teachers … thank you to our fantastic ES team! Joining Chris Larkin and Caroline Knight in the office we welcome Candice Marks whilst Lyn Ford is on Long Service Leave for the remainder of this term. MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM
Last night close to 70 people attended A Musical Celebration – an evening where our instrumental teachers generously gave their time and displayed their tuneful talents. We thank the families who attended for their support of this program, with everyone in attendance seeing (and hearing) firsthand the reasons our instrumental program continues to grow. Thanks once again to Sam Collins for her organisation of music, and indeed the energy and enthusiasm of our tutors.
FATHERS’ DAY STALL Another area of support in our school that we don’t take for granted is our parents. Next week our terrific Parents Association will again be running a Fathers’ Day Stall on Thursday to enable students to purchase a small gift for their father or other important male in their life. Thankyou to parents Robyn and Simone who coordinate such a superb range of gifts (priced from $1 to $10) and also the parent volunteers who will make this stall possible. OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE (OSHC) PROGRAM Whilst talking about our support staff, I would like to highlight the wonderful service that Camp Australia provides to our families. Tasmin Price and her team run an outstanding Out of Hours Care program that is greatly appreciated by the children and families who rely on having this after hours service at school. The OSHC program is a crucial part of our school community and I would like to thank all its staff for the important contribution they make to Blackburn Lake Primary. (and don’t forget to register your interest with Tasmin for OHSC on our upcoming Curriculum Day on Monday 1st September).
A reminder that next Monday is a pupil free day (there is a no school due to staff Curriculum Day)
I hope you can make it to tomorrow’s whole school Assembly @ 3pm to acknowledge our ‘Students of the Week’ and hear reports from this week’s National Literacy & Numeracy Week celebrations.
Regards, Jason Walker - Principal [email protected]
DIARY DATES FOR TERM THREE Friday 29 August All day ‘Literacy & Numeracy’ Week
Whole School Dress Up Day
Tuesday 26 August All day District Athletics Bill Seward Reserve Burwood East
Wednesday 27 August All day ‘Hooptime’ Year 6 Maroondah Stadium
Wednesday 27 August 7:30pm ‘A Musical Celebration’ – Instrumental performances
Monday 1 September All day Curriculum Day - Pupil Free
Tuesday 2 September 6:30 – 7:30pm 7:30 – 8:30pm
Facilities subcommittee meeting Marketing and Communications subcommittee meeting
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK We congratulate the following ‘Students of the Week’ – to be presented at Friday’s School Assembly
Wednesday 3 September 9.00am – 3.00pm Level 3 & 4 excursion Maroondah Stadium
Thursday 4 September 9.00am – 11.00am 9.00am – 1.00pm
‘Father’s Day’ Stall ‘Billy Cart’ Prep incursion DJC
Friday 5 September 9.00am – 3.00pm
Footy Colours Day www.footycoloursday.com.au Girls AFL Gala Day’ Years 5/6 Morton Park ‘Premier’s Reading Challenge’ finishes
Saturday 6 September 9:00am – midday Working Bee
Monday 8 September 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Metro Community Education Unit’ Year 6
Tuesday 9 September 7:30 – 9:00pm School Council Meeting
Wednesday 10 September 9.00am – 10.00am All day
‘Maths Olympiad’ Test 5 ‘Hooptime’ Year 4 Maroondah Stadium
Friday 12 September 9.00am – 3.30pm 2:35 – 3:25pm
‘Science Works’ Year 5/6 excursion Prep 2014 ‘Launchpad’ #3
Wednesday 17 September 9.00am – 3.30pm St Johns Ambulance Whole School
Friday 19 September 2:00 – 2:30pm Assembly (Term 3 ends – 2.30pm early dismissal)
DIARY DATES FOR TERM FOUR
Monday 6 October 9:00am Term Four commences
Wednesday 29 October 10.00am–11.00am ‘Fire Education’ Preps
Tuesday 4 November Melbourne Cup Holiday
Thursday 6 November 10.00am–11.00am ‘Fire Education’ Preps
Friday 14 November 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Prep 2015 Orientation Afternoon’
Tuesday 18 November 6.30pm – 7.30pm ‘Prep 2015 Parent Information Night’
Wednesday 19 November 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Graduation Practice’ Year 6 with David Skinner
Friday 21 November 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Prep 2015 Orientation Afternoon’
Wednesday 26 November 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Graduation Practice’ Year 6 with David Skinner
Friday 28 November 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Prep 2015 Orientation Afternoon’
Saturday 29 November All day State Election voting in DJC
Wednesday 3 December 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Graduation Practice’ Year 6 with David Skinner
Friday 5 December 7:00pm – 10:00pm ‘Back to 1964’ 50th Celebration at Box Hill Town Hall
Wednesday 10 December 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Graduation Practice’ Year 6 with David Skinner
Wednesday 17 December 2.30pm – 3.30pm ‘Graduation Practice’ Year 6 with David Skinner
Thursday 18 December 6.00pm ‘Year 6 Graduation’
Friday 19 December 1:00 – 1:30pm Assembly (last day of 2014 - 1.30pm early dismissal)
Principal’s Award Brendan W His support and encouragement of others at Hooptime- a great sports leader
Assistant Principal
Prep A Lachlan H
Jordan G
Displaying the schools TRRAC values, assisting an injured friend at the end of lunchtime!
Politely thanking Sam after our music. What beautiful manners Jordon!
Prep L
Prep E Jayven Y Settling in to Prep E well and joining in our morning circle with a smile!
Prep S Isabella H Excellent work in Mathematics this week! Wonderful!
1D Micaela P An excellent story created on an iPad, using “Popplet” app.
1J Jessica A Her terrific memory and thinking to help organise 1J. Well done Jessica!
1L Ryan S Coming to school every day with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
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2D Hannah V Being a cheerful and supportive class member.
2S Melinda N Being a very attentive listener always ready to learn. Well done Melinda!!
3A Nathan B The enthusiastic approach he takes towards his learning. Well done on settling into your new class.
3J Thomas W Consistently demonstrating kindness and good manners towards his peers and his teachers
50 Years at BLPS WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH
Order Envelopes have been sent home via the youngest child
All orders with payment need to be sent to the classroom
Return by FRIDAY 29 AUGUST
After this date parents will need to deal with the company directly and
additional costs maybe incurred.
2 sizes are available – 22cm x 25cm $16.00 or 25cm x 35cm $20.00
‘ART ARTICLES’ From the Art room Work is underway on the pavers and they’re looking great. There is still a lot to get through and we’d love to see a few more volunteers drop in next Wednesday. Prep parents: Your children are studying the work of the Australian artist: Jeffrey Smart. You might want to google his work and have your child point out which artwork we are studying. See if they can tell you anything about “sandwiches”. Gardens: As part of the beautiful Art garden and surrounding garden We will be planting a large number of sizable plants. Please bring spades, forks and gardening gloves. Joh M - Art Teacher
MAGICAL MUSIC NOTES
Classroom Spotlight
Only three weeks to go. The 3 – 6’s are gearing up for performances within the school over the next couple of
weeks Grade 3 & 4 The Grade 3&4 students will again be doing some work within their ensembles. Please remember to bring your instruments to class next week.
4A James S For his excellent ‘FLIGHT RAP’ – very clever and funny. Well done James
4E Sam M Showing excellent team work, organisation and presentation skills during a group project on flight
4N Elias K Working hard to improve his reading and making interesting inferences while reading
4S Billy Y An excellent effort totalling money and calculating change in Maths. Well done!
5/6D Salem A Always smiling and being a very co-operative class member – Welcome!
5/6K Jak K Demonstrating a good understanding of homophones, homographs and homonyms.
5/6M Sophia F Not giving up and persisting with a maths problem until she worked out the answer. Well Done !!
5/6N Oscar K Your phenomenal Neptune 3D cross section model very creative indeed!
5/6T Nic M Excellent illustrations on his picture story book.
Art Oscar K-56N Working with focus and attention to detail to produce a very good clay artwork
Italian (LOTE) Joseph F – 4A Correctly anticipating that ‘aria pura’ meant fresh air in Italian, bravissimo
Music
Phys Ed Lily C For her brilliant effort at Hooptime
Instrumental News
A Musical Celebration - Wednesday 27th August The concert happened last night. Thanks to the parents and students who came along to support our fantastic instrumental program and staff. What a great night, with the instrumental teachers having a great time performing together. Thanks to Kate Honeybun, Paul Carter, Jess Farrell, Chris Gassin, Bianca Goldberg, Erin Reilly and our guests Michael McInerney (bass) and Shayla Collins (vocals) for taking time out of their busy schedules to perform for the parents and students at Blackburn Lake Primary School.
Ensemble News
String Stars Congratulations to the StringStars on their first external performance at the 36th Annual Waverly Music Eisteddfod. The ensemble played two pieces: We are the Champions and Ping Pong. The adjudicator gave the
ensemble some great comments….
We are the Champions
“I liked the tricky ties in the rhythm”
“I liked the way you altered with the piano”
Ping Pong:
“I liked the way you crossed over from violins to celli”
“Tapping very good”
Thanks to Erin Reilly for conducting the StringStars and Kate Honeybun for accompanying the group on the piano. Marimba Group Marimba Group is working towards a performance over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned. We are looking forward to showing you what we have been working on Choir Choir will be on again next week. Please feel free to come along.
Grade 2 & 3 choir meets at lunch-time, Grade 4 – 6 choir meets at 2.30 – 3.30
Other News
The Australian Children’s Music Foundation are holding a songwriting competition which is open to any student who is interested. Have your song judged by Timomatic. If you are interested, details can be found at www.acmf.com.au.
You Paint the Melody Sam Collins Music Coordinator ([email protected])
ITALIAN (LOTE) NEWS Prep Assembly Song Prep A and Prep L will be performing at Assembly on the 29 August 2014. They will be singing a song called “Sole Vento” (Wind Sun) Vincey Montesalvo Italian Teacher
Maths Challenge
* 1/4 cup of water * 1/4 cup of white craft glue (like PVA glue) * 1/4 cup of liquid starch (used for clothes) * Food colouring (optional) * Mixing bowl * Mixing spoon
MAKE YOUR OWN SLIME!
1. Pour all of the glue into the mixing bowl. 2. Pour all of the water to the mixing bowl with the glue. 3. Stir the glue and water together. 4. Add your food colour now - about 6 drops should do it. 5. Now add the liquid starch and stir it in. 6. It should be nice and blobby by now. As you play with your
slimy concoction, it will become more stretchy and easier to hold. 7. Explore your slimy creation and store it in a zip bag when you are not using it.
SUPER SPORTS REPORT District Athletics What started out as very chilly day turned into a lovely, sunny day. Our athletes performed very well and many ribbons were achieved for placing in the first four in the different events. A very pleasing aspect to day was our overall improvement on our efforts from last year. Quite a number of our students will now progress to the Division Athletics held on in the first week of term 4. More details will be in next week’s newsletter.
Hooptime Our grade 6 day was a great success. Many tired and sore bodies by the end of the day. It was great to see the wonderful attitude displayed by our Basketballers and the improvement in their game during the day. Both our All Stars teams won exciting grand finals and will progress to next term’s regional finals. Our future stars and rookies performed very well notching up some wins, draws and losses along the way. Grade 4 will be up and dribbling on Wednesday, September 10. Parent helper requests and permission form have been handed out. Please check bags!!! If you can assist on the day please complete the form and return to CLASSROOM teachers as soon as possible.
Footy Colours Day Dust off those colours!! Next Friday, September 5, is Footy Colours Day. This means you can wear footy Guernseys (not cows!!), jerseys (not cows!!) and jumpers to school to show you support for your team. Any code of football is okay – AFL, League, Union, Soccer, NFL, Gaelic, and Marngrook. If it’s related to footy then you can wear it. Some fun activities will be organised throughout the day. More details next week.
Girl’s AFL Gala Day Our district will be holding an AFL Day for grade 5/6 girls on Friday, September 5. We have 16 girls at this stage who will be taking part. Hope to get more!!! Should be a fun day.
MORNING MOVERS - See you all there! Phil Lumsden Sports Coordinator
PARENTS ASSOCIATION
Show your support for the PA and like us on Facebook (Blackburn Lake Primary School PA Committee) or drop us a line via the PA Mailbox in the School Foyer or
send us an email @ [email protected]
Up Coming Events
‘Dads & Kids Big Day Out’ Sunday 14th September
Celebrating 50years at
Blackburn Lake Primary School
Now well into Term 3, 50th
anniversary plans are building into a
series of events aimed at recognising and celebrating this
milestone achievement.
Celebration activities will begin soon, including:
Book Week (book marks and seed sticks)
50yr Tree Planting & Plaque unveiling
50yr Pavers (new path to be laid and revealed)
Dress Up Day
Time Capsule (print & electronic versions)
Former Principal, Staff
& Student Day
50yr archives and
exhibition in DJ Centre
Back to 1964 Dinner
Dance at Box Hill Town
Hall.
Help comes in all forms! If
you want to help plan and
deliver these activities to the
school community, please
contact Wendy on 0407 797
774 or email:
get involved.
Help comes in many
forms. Everyone
keen to be involved is
welcome to get involved!
Father’s Day Stall
Thursday morning 4 September Come along on the morning of Thursday 4th September to select a special gift for your Dad or Grandpa/Pa/Pop. Items will be priced from $1 to $10. Please bring your shopping bag, so that we can get the treasures home safely. We are doing things a bit differently this time….the stall is migrating to the DJ Centre so that we have more room for older children to shop with their younger brothers and sisters…so that
gift selection can be a team effort, funds can be pooled and Dad avoids getting a duplicate present. We need some parents to help to set the stall up on Wednesday afternoon from 3.30-5.30pm and help run the stall and pack up on Thursday morning from 9-12pm. If you are able to help out, please either click on the following link http://doodle.com/5iqwkmhcp96anzic and
enter your name and availability, or contact Robyn on 0437 937 462 or Simone on 0422 624 630.
UNIFORM SHOP OPENING HOURS in MPR
Monday Afternoon 3.30pm – 4.00pm Thursday Morning 9.00am – 9.30am *****************************************************************************************************************************************
SCHOOL BANKING - Every WEDNESDAY is School Banking Day ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES
As a school banker you will receive a Dollarmite Achievement Certificate when you reach 10, 20 & 30 deposits in the year. Congratulations to the following school bankers for receiving their certificates this week:
BRONZE Certificate for making 10 deposits: Jamie R and Isaac E
SILVER Certificate for making 20 deposits: Peter C, Hamish C, Matthew C, Joseph F, Lachlan H, Cassandra H, Zoe M, Lara P and Alana S Your certificates will be passed to you through your classroom teacher
Please remember that no pooling of tokens is allowed between siblings (or friends!) as we are trying to encourage every child to save regularly to earn their reward.
PLEASE COMPLETE DEPOSIT SLIP Could everyone please make sure all the details are completed on your deposit slip, especially your STUDENT ID number, which is unique to each banker and makes our job easier when we are entering your deposit into the Commonwealth Bank system? The number should be written on the inside cover of your savings book. Please let us know if you haven't got a number yet.
REWARD ITEMS For every deposit you make, you earn 1 Dollarmite token. When you have saved 10 tokens, you may redeem them for one of the following rewards:
** NEW ** Swimming bag
** NEW ** Money tin
Handball Set of 4 scented pencils Penguin or Shark plush key ring
Whale Shark pencil case
Light blue wallet - 2013 item
Knuckles game - 2013 item
Headphones - 2013 item
Pat, Pru or Spend moneybox - 2013 item (please specify). Thanks everyone for supporting the School Banking Program. Regards, Vickie Liew, School Banking Coordinator M: 0419 773 335
Coming Up
Term 4, 2014 SCIENCE TRICKS & TOYS
Blackburn Lake Primary School
Investigate like a Scientist – Conduct experiments and learn about the force of gravity, energy and chemical reaction. Discover
Newton’s 3rd
Law of Movement, dissolving and separating substances, sound waves that cause vibration. Learn about
magnetic fields and magnets, light and light rays and much more. Discover how Science, Tricks and Toys are inter-related. WiseOnes Application for 4th Term 2014
This program is available for all Grade 1 - Grade 6 children who have qualified for WiseOnes.
The unit for fourth term commences week beginning Monday, 13th
October, 2014.
The unit will run for 8 weeks commencing: 13th
Oct; 20th
Oct; 27th
Oct; 3rd
Nov; 10th
Nov; 17th
Nov; 24th
Nov; 1st Dec.
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I wish to enrol my child in the unit "Science Tricks & Toys" starting week beginning Monday, 13th
October, 2014.
I give permission for a copy of this slip to be handed to the WiseOnes teacher.
Child's Name ______________________________________ School: Blackburn Lake Primary
Date of Birth ________________________ Class (2014) ________
Parents' Names ________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
My child has already qualified for WiseOnes YES/NO
I would like a free test for my child YES/NO.
I would like my child to be tested with a fuller assessment to qualify for WiseOnes (assessment cost $240 incl GST).
Please send this slip and payment of $226.00 on Wednesday, 8th
October, 2014.
As we are a non-credit business, children will not be accepted into the program for the term unless the
fees and enrolment form are returned by the above date. If paying by cheque please make it payable to
Blackburn Lake Primary School.
For further information please contact Pat Truscott on 9326 6441 or Mobile: 0407 313 657.
COMMUNITY NOTICES Any advertisements in this Newsletter are in no way endorsed by Blackburn Lake Primary School
BOX HILL MOBILE BLOOD BANK DONOR CENTRE Box Hill Town Hall Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
Monday 15 Sept 1:30pm – 7:30pm Tuesday 16 Sept 1:30pm – 7:30pm Wednesday 17 Sept 2:00pm – 7:30pm Thursday 18 Sept 1:30pm – 7:30pm Friday 19 Sept 9.30am – 3.30pm book an appointment please call 13 14 95
Inviting all boys and girls aged 5-12 to come and join us in a footy fun day this September!
The AFL Victoria School Holiday Programs introduce boys and girls to the basic skills of Australian Football. The program is a fun and inclusive program and includes
football skills and drills, mini games and a ‘Finals Footy Fever’ experience.
For more information or to register please visit http://www.aflvicholidayprograms.com.au/
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating With Professional Counsellor, Natalie Wild Venue: Mitcham Community House 19 Brunswick Road Mitcham Date: Tuesday 9th September Time: 7.30 to 9 pm Cost: $10 Bookings: 98730 4587
Walking in Autistic Shoes With Sociologist, Teacher, and International Speaker Donna Williams
Venue: Mitcham Community House 19 Brunswick Road Mitcham Date: Tuesday 16th September Time: 7 to 8.30 pm Cost: Gold Coin Donation Bookings: 98730 4587
Venue: Mitcham
Mitcham Community House Presents
